Intel debuts 31W Dual-Core Intel Xeon LV processors

Intel Boosts Energy–Efficient Performance With First Dual-Core Low-Voltage Intel® Xeon® Processor - Press Release

Intel Corporation is outfitting server, storage and telecommunications equipment makers with a new ingredient for squeezing more performance out of space- and power-constrained environments. It is the first low-voltage Intel Xeon processor to combine dual-core technology with Intel’s innovative power management capabilities, helping to boost energy-efficient price/performance with up to two to four times the performance-per-watt of previous Intel Xeon processors and platforms.

With total dissipated power (TDP) of 31 watts, the new low-voltage Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor is ideal for deployments requiring high compute density and power optimization, including single-height (1U) chassis and blade servers, SAN and NAS solutions, and network infrastructure equipment.

Intel is also planning to offer a blade server solution powered by up to two of the new Dual-Core Intel Xeon processors LV for ultra-dense, low-power environments where density is limited by power and cooling capabilities. The Intel Server Compute Blade SBXD62 will enable server OEMs and resellers to offer their small- and medium-sized business customers a blade server platform to help reduce operational costs and extend IT resources through improved price/performance/watt, operational efficiencies, deployment flexibility and simplified management.

Pricing & Availability
The Dual-Core Intel Xeon processor LV 2.0 GHz and 1.66 GHz are available from Intel now for $423 and $209 per unit, respectively, in 1,000-unit quantities.
The Intel NetStructure MPCBL0040 Single Board Computer is expected to be available in the second quarter with an initial price from Intel of $4,495 per unit.
The Intel Server Compute Blade SBXD62 is expected to ship in April with an initial price from Intel of $945 per unit (price does not include processor, heat sink, memory or hard drive).

For more information about low-voltage Dual-Core Intel Xeon processors and platforms, please visit intel.